EARN THE RECOGNITION THAT YOU DESERVE!
The AWFS®Fair Visionary New Product Awards are special awards available to AWFS®Fair exhibitors that
recognize outstanding achievements in distinct areas of expertise. These awards are presented at the Fair,
and the recipients will gain favorable media coverage in post-show publications. Add to that the unlimited
opportunities for self-promotion that winning a prestigious award offers, and its obvious that the potential
benefits are well worth the effort of entering and competing for these awards.
AWFS®FAIR VISIONARY NEW PRODUCT
AWARDS AND SHOWCASE
The AWFS®Fair Visionary New Product Awards are prestigious awards recognizing
exhibitors for innovation for new-to-market products, which includes any product
that has been introduced to the industry since the 2013 AWFS®Fair (August, 2013).
All company’s whose entries are accepted will have their product featured in the New
Product Showcase for the duration of the show. This showcase will be located in a
very prominent location and in past shows, has proven to be one of the Fair’s most
popular features.
In order to enter your new product in the AWFS®Fair Visionary New Product Awards
please fill out the AWFS®Fair Visionary New Product Awards form and please be
aware that you may enter your product for judging in more than one Focus Category.
ALL ENTRIES TO THE VISIONARY NEW PRODUCT AWARDS
WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED BY:
• All new product companies will be listed on signage throughout the hall, and in the show daily
• Each company entering a new product will have a booth designation indicating a new product
WINNING COMPANIES WILL:
• Be posted on AWFSFair.org, on Facebook page and on Twitter directly from the show
• Included in a press release announcing the winners
• Provided a press release template & logo with media list to promote the win
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SHOWCASE SUBMISSION
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR EACH NEW PRODUCT CATEGORY YOU ARE ENTERING, YOU MAY SUBMIT
UP TO FOUR TYPEWRITTEN PAGES COVERING THE QUESTIONS LISTED BELOW.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAME OF PRODUCT, COMPANY NAME AND BOOTH NUMBER
ON EACH PAGE.
1. Company Description
Please provide a brief background of your organization and the product and services you provide.
2. Product Synopsis or Overview
Please provide a description and explanation of this new or improved product. In simple, practical terms,
why should the judges choose this product as Visionary Awards finalist.
3. What year was this product first introduced?
4. How does this product differ from any prior and/or existing product that would currently be on the market
with the same application and/or end user benefit? Is there anything about the product that would be con
sidered unique?
5. Is there an environmental and/or safety benefit that the product provides the industry?
6. What effect(s) will the product have on the end user’s business? Please list impact on areas such as lower
material costs or labor savings, access to new product markets, improved customer service, etc…
7. What is the price range for this product, service or product group? (In U.S. Dollars)
8. Promotional description:
Please provide us with a brief description of your entry, so we can use it in our promotional material for the
2015 AWFS®Fair. (75 word limit).
FOR ALL VISIONARY NEW PRODUCT ENTRIES
Entries must be received no later than May 22, 2015
• Entry forms must be emailed to Angela Hernandez at [email protected]
• If sending photos (optional), please send ten (10) sets of everything, including your typed answers covering
the questions above along with your Visionary New Product Entry Form and Product Description Form.
• Entries are to be hand delivered to the Las Vegas Convention Center by no later than July 21, 2015 at the
center back of the machinery hall
ALL CATEGORIES
• Visionary Award winners will be announced at the AWFS®Fair, on Friday, July 24, 2015.
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NEW PRODUCT AWARDS SHOWCASE
ENTRY FORM
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FORM IS MAY 22, 2015
This special display area will be created to highlight and preview new products offered by our exhibitors.
Each entry receives a sign with product name, company, booth number and a brief description.
All entries subject to show management approval.
Use one entry form per new product. You may enter this product in multiple Award Categories if applicable.
Fill out questions in Part 2 sufficiently for each Award Category and attach.
Please submit the ”Product Description” form along with this form.
Company:
Booth#:
Contact:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country (other than USA)
Telephone: (
)
FAX: (
Email Address:
)
Web site:
Entry Dimensions: ________ x _______ x ________
Height
Length
Depth
Products larger than 4’ in length, 60” in height and/or 20” in depth will not fit in the display cases and will need to
have a photo, model or sample submitted in place of the product. (Space restriction may change dependent upon number
of entries. Products accepted upon a first-come first-serve basis.)
NAME OF PRODUCT:
AWARD CATEGORY - Check one:
Product Innovation
Productivity
Green/Environmental
Ergonomics/Safety
PRODUCT TYPE - Check one:
Machinery under $50,000
Machinery over $50,000
Power Tools
Hardware-Decorative
Other:________________
No. of entries:_____ x Rate $______ = Total: $__________
Components
Tooling
Software
Hardware-Functional
Raw Materials
Plastics Machinery/Supplies
Entry Fees: $175 Members and $200 Non-Members per each Visionary New Product Entry.
Any entries submitted after the deadlines, if accepted, will be charged an additional $50 late fee and the entry sign will
only contain the product name, company and booth number.
Check enclosed (Payable to AWFS) $___________ Mail to: AWFS®, 2400 E Katella Ave, Suite 340, Anaheim, CA 92806
Credit Card Payment (may be faxed to: 323-838-9443 or mailed). If faxing, be sure to call 323-838-0305 to confirm receipt.
Card Type:
Visa
Mastercard
AmEx
Credit Card Amount $___________
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|__|__|
Card Number
Exp. Date
|__|__|
Cardholders Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Cardholders Signature
Date
Card Billing Address
Return to:
City:
State:
AWFS Fair, 2400 E Katella Ave, Suite 340, Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: 800-946-(AWFS)2937 (in the U.S.); Fax: 323.838.9443
®
FOR AWFS® OFFICE USE ONLY Form Checked by:________________________________________ Date:__________________
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORM
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION DATE: (must be August, 2013 – present)
NAME OF PRODUCT:
SHOW CONTACT: (judges will contact to make appointments)
NAME:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
AWARDS CATEGORY - Check one:
PRODUCT TYPE - Check one:
Product Innovation
Green/Environmental
Machinery under $50,000
Components
Productivity
Ergonomics/Safety
Machinery over $50,000
Tooling
Power Tools
Software
Hardware-Decorative
Hardware-Functional
Other:_________________
Raw Materials
Materials
Plastics Machinery/Supplies
No. of entries:______ x Rate $_____ = Total: $________
Please note, all of the information you provide below will be printed on your sign.
1. COMPANY: _________________________________________________________
Your company name will be here
2. BOOTH: ____________________________________________________________
Your booth number will be here
3. Name of Product __________________________________________________________
Your company address will be here
Return to: AWFS®Fair, 2400 E. Katella Ave, Suite 340, Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: 800-946-(AWFS)2937 Email:[email protected]
Fax 323.838.9443
NEED HELP WITH THIS FORM? Call Angela Hernandez at 800-946-(AWFS)2937
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FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
ENTRY FORM
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION DATE: (must be August, 2013 – present)
NAME OF PRODUCT:
SHOW CONTACT: (judges will contact to make appointments)
NAME:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
AWARDS CATEGORY - Check one:
PRODUCT TYPE - Check one:
Product Innovation
Green/Environmental
Machinery under $50,000
Components
Productivity
Ergonomics/Safety
Machinery over $50,000
Tooling
Power Tools
Software
Hardware-Decorative
Hardware-Functional
Other:_________________
Raw Materials
Materials
Plastics Machinery/Supplies
No. of entries:______ x Rate $_____ = Total: $________
Please note, all of the information you provide below will be printed on your sign.
1. COMPANY: _________________________________________________________
Your company name will be here
2. BOOTH: ____________________________________________________________
Your booth number will be here
3. Name of Product __________________________________________________________
Your company address will be here
Return to: AWFS®Fair, 2400 E. Katella Ave, Suite 340, Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: 800-946-(AWFS)2937 Email:[email protected]
Fax 323.838.9443
NEED HELP WITH THIS FORM? Call Angela Hernandez at 800-946-(AWFS)2937
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Visionary New Product Showcases
Please do not send product to the AWFS Fair office in advance.
All entrant products to be at the Las Vegas Convention Center for check-in on July 21, 2015.
Please contact Angela Hernandez at [email protected] with any questions.
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